Book Series · 7 Books

The Cooper Kids Adventure Books

In order from The Door in the Dragon's Throat to Mayday at Two Thousand Five Hundred.

The Cooper Kids Adventure series is a set of 7 chapter books by Frank E. Peretti, published between 1985 and 1997. Written for ages 8–14, most books run about 160 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$674

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1985

The Door in the Dragon's Throat

By Frank E. Peretti

Teen explorers face a deadly legend in a desert cavern. What lies beyond the forbidden Door?

125 pages· 27,091 words· Est. 4 hour read

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Summary: Teenagers Jay and Lila Cooper, alongside their archaeologist father, venture into the perilous deserts of Nepur. Their mission: to unravel the mystery of the Dragon's Throat, a cavern hiding a deadly Door. Locals warn of certain death for those who dare to open it. With faith as their guide, Jay and Lila must confront the unknown. Will they uncover the truth, or will the legend claim them? The stakes are high, and the danger is real. What secrets does the Door hold?

In reading order

The Cooper Kids Adventure Series

7 books · Published 1985–1997

#1 in Series

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$674

The Door in the Dragon's Throat

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1985

Teen explorers face a deadly legend in a desert cavern. What lies beyond the forbidden Door?

Series

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$674

The Tombs of Anak

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1987

A dark pit hides a terror that demands worship. Can truth prevail?

#4 in Series

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$674

Trapped at the Bottom of the Sea

Chapter Book · 1988

A hijacked plane crashes, leaving Lila trapped underwater. Can rescuers reach her in time?

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$599

The Secret of the Desert Stone

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1996

A mysterious stone appears overnight, drawing a family into a dangerous race against a brutal regime.

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$958

The Deadly Curse of Toco-Rey

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1996

A jungle mission turns perilous when a curse strikes and children vanish. Can courage and faith prevail?

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$858

The Legend of Annie Murphy

Chapter Book · Ages 11–14 · 1997

A ghostly legend resurfaces, entangling the Coopers in a century-old mystery.

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$858

Mayday at Two Thousand Five Hundred

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1997

A teen pilot must land a plane blind, with fuel running out.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Cooper Kids Adventure series?

There are 7 books in the Cooper Kids Adventure series. It began with The Door in the Dragon's Throat in 1985, and the newest book, Mayday at Two Thousand Five Hundred, was published in 1997.